The Effectiveness of Lumbricus rubellus Extract Toward Interleukin-10 and Immunoglobulin E and Atopic Dermatitis Scoring Index (SCORAD)

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by severe pruritic symptoms and chronic AD related to clinical features in form of lichenification associated with a history of atopic disease both for himself and family. AIM: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using earthworm extract (Lumbricus rubellus) to increase interleukin (IL)-10 and decrease immunoglobulin E (IgE), and to describe the AD (SCORAD) scoring index of patients with AD. METHODS: This research used quantitative with quasi experiment method. The data were analyzed using SPSS v19 program. To determine the basic characteristics of numerical variables, the mean standard deviation is functioned if the data distribution amount is even, if it is not, it used the median. Meanwhile, to observe the relationship between L. rubellus extract and IgE, Mann-Whitney test analysis (U-Test) was used. RESULTS: The results of this study indicate that the administration of L. rubellus extract showed a changes and differences before and after being involved with the extract. IgE levels between ERL and no ERL groups had differences (p < 0.05), however on day 15 both groups did not show any differences. Meanwhile, the SCORAD index indicated that the influence of lumbricus rebellus extract has an effect on low number of AD patients. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that the administration of L. rubellus extract in patients with AD is quite effective.

The Effects of Lumbricus rubellus Extract on Staphylococcus aureus Colonization and IL-31 Levels in Children with Atopic Dermatitis

“…rubellus or earthworm has been used as a traditional medicine for over 2300 years. L. rubellus extract has been studied to balance the Th1 and Th2 cells [22]. L. rubellus has also been known for its antibacterial activity against S. aureus and contains antihistamines, which reduce pruritus [22][23][24].…”

“…L. rubellus extract has been studied to balance the Th1 and Th2 cells [22]. L. rubellus has also been known for its antibacterial activity against S. aureus and contains antihistamines, which reduce pruritus [22][23][24]. In Indonesia, L. rubellus extract is widely used and freely available on the market [22,23].…”

“…L. rubellus has also been known for its antibacterial activity against S. aureus and contains antihistamines, which reduce pruritus [22][23][24]. In Indonesia, L. rubellus extract is widely used and freely available on the market [22,23]. However, studies assessing the effect of L. rubellus on the colonization of S. aureus and IL-31 serum levels are limited.…”